Date night in Savannah: dinner, rooftops, theaters and late tables

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Hours, addresses and booking rules come from each venue’s own website, linked below. This is a list, not a ranking; check hours before you go.

A Savannah date night can be dinner downtown, a drink on a rooftop over the river and a show on Abercorn Street. Here are restaurants that publish their dinner hours and booking rules, the rooftop bars and the theaters.

Dinner hours at a glance

Restaurant	Address	Dinner	Book
Husk Savannah	12 W. Oglethorpe Ave.	Daily, 5 to 10 p.m.	Reservations
The Grey	109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.	Tue.-Sat. 5 to 10 p.m.; Sun. 5 to 9 p.m.	Resy
Cotton & Rye	1801 Habersham St.	Mon.-Sat. 5 to 10 p.m.	Resy, recommended
Alligator Soul	114 Barnard St.	Mon.-Sat. 5 to 10 p.m.	Not stated
Vic’s on the River	26 E. Bay St.	Daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.	Not stated
B. Matthew’s Eatery	325 E. Bay St.	Tue.-Thu. 5 to 9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5 to 10 p.m.	Requested

Dinner

• Husk Savannah, 12 W. Oglethorpe Ave.: dinner daily, 5 to 10 p.m., with happy hour 5 to 6 p.m. weekdays. (912) 349-2600.
• The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.: dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Book on Resy or call (912) 662-5999.
• Cotton & Rye, 1801 Habersham St.: dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday in the dining room, covered patio and outdoor area; closed Sunday. Reservations are not required but the restaurant recommends them; book on Resy for one to five guests. (912) 777-6286.
• Alligator Soul, 114 Barnard St.: 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
• Vic’s on the River, 26 E. Bay St.: open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with a coffee bar from 9 a.m. and happy hour 4 to 5 p.m. weekdays. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. (912) 721-1000.
• B. Matthew’s Eatery, 325 E. Bay St.: dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; reservations requested, not required.

Rooftops and drinks

• Myrtle and Rose Rooftop Bar, Three Muses Building, 500 W. River St.: cocktails and small bites over the river, open 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday. Dinner seating is first come, first served. (912) 373-9080.
• Electric Moon Skytop Lounge, also at Plant Riverside District, is the rooftop the district recommends for an energetic night, with music bingo on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. See Plant Riverside’s restaurants and bars.
• Stone & Webster Chophouse at Plant Riverside District is the district’s fine-dining chophouse, with premium cuts, fresh seafood and a curated wine list, according to the district.

A show

• Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.: tickets through the SCAD Box Office, (912) 525-5050; cashless.
• Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave.: touring Broadway and ballet. The Civic Center calendar lists what is on.
• District Live, 400 W. River St.: concerts at Plant Riverside District’s concert hall.

More venues are on our live music and nightlife page.

Free date ideas

A walk through the squares, a ride on the free Savannah Belles Ferry until 10 p.m., or the Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside from Nov. 19, open until 9 p.m. daily. More on our free things to do page.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I go for a date night dinner in Savannah? Husk, The Grey, Cotton & Rye and Alligator Soul all publish dinner hours and take bookings.

Are there rooftop bars in Savannah for a date? Yes: Myrtle and Rose and Electric Moon at Plant Riverside District.

Which Savannah restaurants are open on Sunday night? Husk, The Grey (5 to 9 p.m.) and Vic’s on the River. Cotton & Rye and Alligator Soul close Sundays.

Where can I see a show in Savannah? The Lucas Theatre, the Johnny Mercer Theatre and District Live.

What this means for you

• Book dinner first, then the show: most dinner rooms close at 10 p.m.
• Bring a card to the Lucas Theatre, which is cashless.
• The DOT shuttle stops at 7 p.m. weekdays and 6 p.m. weekends, so plan a ride home.

Related: brunch in Savannah, live music and nightlife and a guide to the Historic District.